Legal Notices
General Conditions of Carriage

Article 10 - Baggage

(a) Passengers declare that they are fully aware of the content of all of their Baggage.

(b) Passengers undertake not to leave their Baggage unattended from the time when they pack it and not to accept items from another passenger or any other person.

(c) Passengers undertake not to travel with Baggage entrusted to them by a third party.

(d) Passengers are advised not to include perishable or fragile items in their Baggage. If, however, the Passenger includes such items or objects in their Baggage, they must ensure that these are properly and securely packed and protected in suitable containers, in order not to damage these items and objects as well as Baggage belonging to other Passengers or the Carrier's aircraft.

10.1.2. Prohibited Items

Passengers must not include in their Baggage any items for which carriage is prohibited or restricted by the applicable regulations and the law in force in any departure, arrival or transit State or State over which the aircraft flies, including in particular:

(a) Items that are liable to endanger the aircraft, the persons or property on board, such as those specified in the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and in the Carrier’s regulations, as applicable (additional information is available upon request from the Carrier); these items include, in particular, explosives, pressurised gas, oxidising, radioactive or magnetised substances, inflammable substances, toxic or corrosive substances and liquid substances of any kind (except for liquids contained in hand Baggage and intended for personal use by Passengers during their journey).

(b) Items of which the weight, dimensions, configuration or nature make them unsuitable for carriage, in particular in light of the type of aircraft used. Information on these items will be provided to Passengers, on request.

(c) Firearms and ammunition other than those intended for hunting or sport which, in order to be accepted as Checked Baggage, must be unloaded and suitably packed and have the safety catch on. The carriage of ammunition is subject to the ICAO and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, as stated in paragraph (a) above.

(d) Cutting weapons, stabbing weapons and aerosols that may be used as attack or defence weapons, antique weapons, swords, knives and other weapons of this type. This type of item may not be transported in the cabin under any circumstances. They may nevertheless be included in Checked Baggage, subject to acceptance by the Carrier.

(e) Live animals, with the exception of pets, subject to compliance with the conditions specified in Article 10.4.

10.1.3. Right of Search

For security/safety reasons and/or on the request of the authorities, the Passenger may be asked to undergo a search or a scan of their Baggage (using X-rays or another technique). If a Passenger is not available, their Baggage may be scanned or searched in their absence, with a view to checking, in particular, whether it contains the items referred to in Article 10.1.2 above. If a Passenger refuses to comply with such requests, the Carrier may deny them and their Baggage carriage.

10.1.4. Right to Refuse to Carry Baggage

(a) The Carrier may, for security and/or safety reasons, refuse to carry or continue to carry a Passenger's Baggage if it contains the items listed in Article 10.1.2. above or if the Passenger has failed to comply with the obligations defined in Article 10.1.1 (a), (b) and (c). The Carrier has no obligation to take custody of refused Baggage and/or items.

(b) The Carrier may, in particular for security, safety or hygiene reasons, refuse to carry any item that is incompatible with air carriage because of its dimensions, shape, weight, contents, configuration or nature, or refuse to continue to carry them, should they be discovered during a journey.

(c) The Carrier may refuse to carry Baggage for which the Passenger has refused to pay the surcharge as defined in Article 10.2.2. The Carrier has no obligation to take custody of refused Baggage and/or items.

(d) The Carrier will not agree to carry animals that do not have the documents required by the applicable regulations, as defined in particular in Article 10.4.

(e) The Carrier may refuse to carry in the hold Baggage that has not been handed over by the Passenger to the Carrier prior to the Check-in Deadline under the conditions defined in Article 10.2.1 (a).

10.2. Checked Baggage

10.2.1. General Provisions

(a) The Passenger must hand over Baggage at the Carrier's check-in desk for the purpose of checking in prior to the Check-in Deadline.

(b) As soon as Passengers have handed over their Baggage at check-in, under the aforementioned conditions, the Carrier shall take custody thereof and issue Passengers with a Baggage Check, for each item of Checked Baggage.

(c) Passengers must affix their name to their Checked Baggage.

(d) Checked Baggage will, to the extent possible, be carried in the same aircraft as the Passenger unless, for operating or security/safety reasons, the Carrier decides that it will be carried on another flight. In this case, the Carrier will deliver the Baggage to the Passenger, unless the applicable regulations require the Passenger to be present for a customs inspection.

(e) Checked Baggage must be able to withstand normal handling and protect its contents.

(f) Passengers are advised not to include in their Baggage currency, jewellery, works of art, precious metals, silverware, securities or other valuables, optical or photographic equipment, computers, electronic and/or telecommunication equipment or devices, musical instruments, passports and identity documents, keys, business documents, manuscripts or deeds, whether individualised or fungible, etc. In this respect, it is specified that in the event of the destruction, loss or damage of Checked Baggage, the Carrier will only be liable to the extent defined by the Convention and Article 19 of the General Conditions of Carriage.

(g) Subject to the applicable regulations, Passengers are advised not to carry any medication in their Checked Baggage.

(h) In order to be able to collect his or her checked baggage, if the Passenger decides to cut the journey short, and does not use all of the Flight Coupons, he or she may be liable to pay a fixed rate fee of no more than €300.

10.2.2. Free Baggage Allowance

(a) The Free Baggage Allowance corresponds to carriage in the hold of a quantity of Baggage per Passenger limited by number and/or weight and/or dimensions, determined on the basis of the destination and the Fare paid, and appearing on the Ticket.

(b) Passengers may travel with Checked Baggage that exceeds the Free Baggage Allowance, subject to payment of a surcharge. The conditions relating to this surcharge are available from the Carrier and its Authorised Agents and on the Air France Website.

(c) In all cases, Checked Baggage may not exceed a maximum weight per Passenger. Information relating to this maximum weight is available from the Carrier and its Authorised Agents and on the Air France Website.

(d) Passengers can obtain all the relevant information regarding this Free Baggage Allowance from the Carrier and its Authorised Agents and from the Air France Website.

10.2.3. Special Declaration of Interest

(a) For all Checked Baggage for which the value exceeds the liability limits defined by the Convention in the event of destruction, loss, damage or delay, Passengers may either personally insure all their Baggage prior to the journey or, when handing over the Baggage to the Carrier, make a Special Declaration of Interest limited to a certain amount. In this case, a surcharge must be paid by the Passenger. Compensation will be paid in accordance with the provisions of Article 19.

(b) The Carrier reserves the right to verify the adequacy of the value declared in light of the value of the Baggage and the contents thereof.

(c) All Special Declarations of Interest must be made by the Passenger to the Carrier prior to the Check-in Deadline. The Carrier also has the option of capping the level of the declarations that are liable to be made at a maximum amount. The Carrier also has the right to provide proof, in the event of damage, that the amount declared was higher than the Passenger’s genuine interest at the time of delivery.

(d) Passengers can obtain all the relevant information regarding this Special Declaration of Interest and the surcharge specified in Article 10.2.3 (a) above from the Carrier.

10.2.4. Collection and Delivery of Baggage

(a) Subject to the provisions of Article 10.2.1 (d), it is the responsibility of Passengers to collect their Checked Baggage as soon as it is made available to them at the arrival points or Agreed Stopping Place points. If a Passenger does not collect Baggage within three months from the Baggage being made available to them, the Carrier may dispose of said Baggage, without being liable to the Passenger in any way.

(b) Only the bearer of the Baggage Check is authorised to collect Checked Baggage.

(c) If a person claiming Baggage is not in a position to produce the Baggage Check, the Carrier shall only hand over the Baggage to them on the condition that they establish their rights thereto in a satisfactory manner.

(d) Acceptance of the Baggage by the bearer of the Baggage Check without any complaint on their part at the time of delivery constitutes a presumption, unless proven to the contrary, that the Baggage was delivered in good condition, in accordance with the Contract of Carriage.

10.3. Unchecked Baggage

(a) All Tickets allow for carriage in the cabin of a quantity of Unchecked Baggage, which is limited by number and/or weight and/or dimensions. Should this information not have been specified to the Passenger, a single Unchecked Baggage item will be accepted and Unchecked Baggage must be able to be placed beneath the seat in front of the Passenger or in a locker provided for this purpose.

Should the Carrier be required to check Baggage into the hold as a result of a failure on the part of the Passenger to comply with the above conditions, the Passenger may, where applicable, be required to pay a surcharge, as specified in Article 10.2.2 (b).

Certain Baggage that Passengers wish to take in the cabin may, for security and/or safety, operational or aircraft configuration reasons, at any time prior to the flight departure, be denied cabin access and must be carried as Checked Baggage.

(b) Baggage/items that Passengers do not wish to carry in the hold (such as fragile musical instruments or other items) and that do not comply with the provisions of Article 10.3. (a) above (excess dimensions and/or weight) may only be accepted for cabin carriage if the Carrier has been duly informed thereof by the Passenger prior to check-in and has granted authorisation. In this case, the carriage of said Baggage may be subject to a surcharge, in accordance with the Carrier's fare conditions, which can be obtained from the latter.

(c) Passengers are responsible for personal effects and Unchecked Baggage that they take into the cabin. In the event of the destruction, theft, loss or damage of personal effects and Unchecked Baggage, the Carrier may only be held liable if wrongdoing on its part, or that of its officials or agents, is proven, said liability being limited to the amount defined in Article 19 of the General Conditions of Carriage.

10.4. Pets

10.4.1. General Provisions

(a) The carriage of Pets travelling with Passengers is subject to the Carrier's prior and explicit acceptance.

(b) The number of Pets that can be carried is limited per flight and per Passenger.

(c) In accordance with the regulations in force, the carriage of certain categories of Pets is prohibited. Information relating to these categories is available, on request, from the Carrier and its Authorised Agents and on the Air France Website.

(d) Passengers must be able to provide valid documents relating to their Pets, required by the authorities in the departure, arrival or transit country, including in particular passports, health and vaccination certificates and entry or transit permits.

(e) Depending on the destination, the carriage of Pets may be subject to conditions, in particular age, weight and health checks, which the Passenger may obtain from the Carrier.

(f) The Pet and its cage are not included in the Free Baggage Allowance; the Passenger must pay a surcharge, the conditions of which are available from the Carrier.

(g) Guide dogs and their cages accompanying Passengers with Reduced Mobility will be carried free of charge, in addition to the Free Baggage Allowance, in accordance with the Carrier's regulations, which are available on request.

(h) In the event of fraud or the absence or invalidity of the required documents or if the container intended for carrying the Pet does not comply with the provisions of Article 10.4.3, the Carrier shall not assume any liability for the injury, loss, delay, illness or death of animals carried, as a result of these failures, unless this is caused by the fault or negligence of the Carrier. Passengers travelling with animals who fail to comply with the applicable regulations must reimburse the fines, loss, compensation and all costs incurred due to such a situation.

(i) Passengers can obtain all the relevant information regarding the carriage of Pets and, in particular, the surcharge specified in Article 10.4.1 (f) above from the Carrier and its Authorised Agents and on the Air France Website.

10.4.2 Pets Travelling in the Cabin

(a) Only Pets and their cages not exceeding a weight fixed by the Carrier may be accepted in the cabin.

Guide dogs will be accepted in the cabin, subject to the applicable regulations.

(b) Pets must be placed in a carrier designed for this purpose, which is closed and fully contains the animal and in which the animal is able to stand up, turn around and breathe easily and freely.

(c) Passengers undertake not to remove animals, even partially, from their carriers for the entire duration of the flight.

10.4.2 Pets Travelling in the Hold

Pets must be placed in a rigid plastic or fibre glass carry cage approved by the IATA (International Air Transport Association).

Article 11 - Schedules

11.1. The flights and flight Schedules listed in the Schedule Indicators have no contractual value and are solely intended to inform Passengers of the flights offered by the Carrier. Said Schedule Indicators are not definitive and are liable to be changed after their publication date.

11.2. On the other hand, the flight Schedules printed on the Ticket are deemed, subject to changes for reasons beyond the control of the Carrier, to form an integral part of the Contract of Carriage.

11.3. It is the Passenger's responsibility to provide the Carrier with their contact details so that they can be contacted in the event of a change in the planned schedules as they appear on the Ticket.

Article 12 – Delays and cancellation of flights

12.1. The Carrier will take all steps required to carry the Passenger and their Baggage without delay. In this respect, and with the aim of avoiding cancelling the carriage, the Carrier may be led to offer the Passenger carriage in another aircraft or the possibility of making the journey on another Carrier’s flights and/or by any other means of carriage.

12.2. In the event of a flight cancellation or delay, and if the Passenger has a single Contract of Carriage (as defined by the Convention), the Carrier will implement all the provisions of the relevant applicable regulations.

Article 13 – Overbooking and downgrading

13.1. If, due to scheduled overbooking, the Carrier is not in a position to offer a seat to the Passenger, even though the Passenger has a confirmed Reservation, a valid Ticket and has arrived for check-in and boarding in accordance with the required timeframes and conditions, the Carrier shall grant the compensation provided for by the relevant applicable regulations, where applicable.

13.2. In the event that the Passenger is placed in a lower class than that for which the Ticket was purchased, the Carrier will refund the difference in Fares, under the conditions specified by the relevant applicable regulations.